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Never Look Back

By: Alison Gaylin
Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie, James Fouhey
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Publisher's summary

Reminiscent of the best sellers of Laura Lippman and Harlan Coben - with a Serial-esque podcast twist - an absorbing, addictive tale of psychological suspense from the author of the highly acclaimed and Edgar Award-nominated What Remains of Me and the USA Today best-selling and Shamus Award-winning Brenna Spector series.

For 13 days in 1976, teenage murderers April Cooper and Gabriel LeRoy terrorized Southern California's Inland Empire, killing a dozen victims before perishing themselves in a fire...or did they? More than 40 years later, 20-something podcast producer Quentin Garrison blames his troubled upbringing on the murders. And after a shocking message from a source, he has reason to believe April Cooper may still be alive.

Meanwhile, New York City film columnist Robin Diamond is coping with rising doubts about her husband and terrifying threats from internet trolls. But that's nothing compared to the outrageous phone call she gets from Quentin...and a brutal home invasion that makes her question everything she ever believed in. Is Robin's beloved mother a mass murderer? Is there anyone she can trust?

Told through the eyes of those destroyed by the Inland Empire Killings - including Robin, Quentin, and a 15-year-old April Cooper - Never Look Back asks the question:

How well do we really know our parents, our partners - and ourselves?

©2019 Alison Gaylin (P)2019 HarperAudio
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Good story, horrible narrator

The story was ok, but the female narrator was horrible! She sounded like she was reading with her nose plugged. I could barely listen to this. I will make sure I never purchase another book that she narrates.

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May need to re-read

Maybe there were too many moving parts for me to absorb while moving through my daily life. For me this seems to be a book to devote complete attention to while reading. To be fair I think I may need to “read” it again.

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Good listen

Lots of twist and turn until the end, but I did not stop listening. The plot was unique, I think I saw a TV show similar to this one. I did not care for the narrators much, the female narrator sounded better for Summer character. I enjoyed the story thought abd will look for more books by the author.

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Clear your schedule!!!

You won’t be able to stop! Countless twists and turns keep you captivated until the last sentence. The narration is phenomenal!

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Plot twists galore!

The narrator(s) were very good thus the characters were believable and it was easy to listen.

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Good not great

While this book held my attention, it was merely good for me. There weren’t any off the charts twists or anything.

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Wow!

This one kept me guessing. I was constantly back and forth among my own theories. And while I ultimately guessed right, I wasn’t sure until the very end. Loved it!

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Narrators were perfect for the story

Story was suspenseful to the end with many turns twists. I suspected who the killer was but did not expect the revelations from April. Well done!

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dont waste your money

struggled with this boring story. Monotone reading and predictable story line. Dont waste your credit

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Boring because of narrator

Narrator had a cold or plugged up sinuses. Awful performance. Cringeworthy. I hate hate hate this book.

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